I have ate here twice and had breakfast both times, just the usual eggs, bacon, and toast. It was really good food. Everyone else I was with said the same thing about what they ordered. They give you a lot of food too and the price was reasonable. I think that my meal was around $10, maybe a little less, by the time I ordered a drink.
Both times I went they were pretty busy so it seems to be a popular place to eat in Indianapolis and it is easy to see why. They have good food, are priced reasonable, and the service has always been good. What more can you ask for?
So, we went on the 4th in the late morning. Â The prices looked fair. Â My girl ordered the veggie skillet and mini waffle, and I ordered a Spanish omelet with pancakes. Â Honestly, the veggie skillet, waffle, and the Spanish were all pretty decent. Â However, the pancakes were overly sweetened and dry. Â These flapjacks soaked up syrup faster than my uncle soaks up Jack Daniels. Â And, for a pancake house, this is why I give it three stars.
Review Source:Lincoln Square -- a solid place for an early morning breakfast no matter the day.
My dad really likes going to this place (he's kind of a regular), so on my last visit to Indianapolis, we swung in for some egg-based deliciousness.
I had the veggie omelette -- packed with broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and spinach. I opted for no cheese and thought it was a nice touch to have fresh spinach rolled in with the other veggies. Well cooked and served with nice accompaniment of fresh fruit and rye toast. My dining partners had the southwestern omelette, biscuits and gravy, and french toast (respectively) -- all thought their dishes were just as good. The price is right, too -- breakfast for four plus coffee, juice, and tip was a bit under $40.
The staff are awesome -- very friendly, prompt, and welcoming. I initially thought because my dad is a regular here they were just being extra nice...but they were great to EVERYONE. I'm sure there are hundreds of other places just like this, but the fact that the food was served quickly, the coffee was delicious, and our plates weren't full of grease made Lincoln Square stand out. Next time I'm in Indy, I'm sure it won't be hard to convince my dad to stop here for breakfast...plus I need to try the chicken and waffles. Yum.
Tip: weekday breakfast is the best...we dined on a Wednesday morning and there were never more than 10 tables. I'm sure the weekend days pack 'em in.
Lincoln Square is your usual neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot, and this is a good thing. The menu is big, (not as big as a Chicago Greek greasy spoon) but maybe someday it will be! I love Greek diners.
The decor is not fancy, but they offer a lot of booths and room for large parties.
The service has always been good, and fast. I have rarely been when the place was not almost full. I go mainly for breakfast and the eggs and bacon are better here then some of the more upscale restaurants in the area, pair that with the more affordable price and that makes it a winner. The one thing we do not like here is the buttermilk pancakes. Very dry, but they are fluffy. Â Coffee is average. Sandwiches are good, I have had the club and the deli meat was a good quality.
If you get a soda they will offer you a to go cup with a fresh drink. Nice touch.
You pay at the counter, but the line moves quickly.
Parking can be a pain since this is in a small strip mall in the same lot as a Wal-greens. The nice this is you can park in any spot with in the lot.
I pass by this joint every time I make a run to the Rip, I've always meant to stop & give it a go, but haven't gotten around to it until today. We passed it by first at noon this Sunday and the lot was packed, so I thought we should wait an hour or 2. We ran our errands, returned about 1:30 and the place is still busy, but we were famished by then and decided to try anyway.
The dinning room was about 90% full, but we were shown to a table before we even came to a stop at the hostess stand. The dinning room is spacious, and clean with the normal American breakfast joint decor. The menu is reasonably priced, vast & varied. Management seems to be a Greek family which in my book is all the better. Many Greek dishes on the menu amongst all the standard American fair.
Hubbie got a pancake platter which included eggs & toast, & I had a Greek skillet, which included a short stack of pancakes. Everything was as sweet & savory as it should be, and we left just shy of beached only because we didn't finish everything.
The staff was at the top of their game, warm, welcoming, & extremely prompt. We will return happily again, & again.
** One last thing, before the waitress brought our check back she asked if we'd like fresh road cokes to go! That's above and beyond service in my book, a very simple, but thoughtful thing. Other businesses should take note!
We had noticed this place a little while ago and finally visited today. It won't be long before we return. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with a very open layout so you can mostly see everyone in the restaurant at any time. The place had a busy hum of people talking, but it was really pleasant, not obnoxious. I was also quite pleased with the diversity of both staff and patrons, as it seemed like a real community meeting place of different ethnicities, age groups, and families.
I had the chicken and waffles, which included a fried boneless chicken breast, two delicious mini-waffles, and two eggs. It was absolutely delicious. The waitress seemed to be having a tough day and apologized profusely after realizing she had forgotten about us prior to ordering. We had a nice laugh, and it was no big deal. I was glad she at least acknowledged the mistake.
The rest of the menu looked terrific also and it took me forever to decide what to eat. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu soon! 4.5 stars